For our July Rural Creative Connections session, we’re meeting Paul Spitzer from Durango. He's the founder of Verra, a social marketplace app for handmade goods rooted in authenticity, creativity, and community. Paul brings a unique mix of experience to this conversation. With a long career in technology and a background in art and design, he […]
Each month, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. August's co-host will be Heather Heacox, Community Development and Engagement Coordinator for WBEC-West. This hour is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we're currently working on, share our stories, […]
You've built something real. You have a product or service, paying customers, and momentum in your local community. So how do you grow beyond it? Join brand specialist Amber Andrews of Andrews Artistry for a practical, growth-stage session on expanding your creative business regionally, statewide, or nationally without losing what makes it yours. Amber will […]
The Rural Creative Collective Night Market returns to West Slope Startup Week for its second year! Join us Wednesday evening at The Powerhouse in Durango for a lively celebration of rural creativity, entrepreneurship, and community. Browse handmade goods from rural artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, connect with the people behind the work, and get a […]
Rural Women in Entrepreneurship (RWE) Retreat | October 30–November 1, 2026 Steel Horse | Villa Grove, Colorado The RWE Retreat is a small, in-person gathering for women who are building, leading, creating, and supporting businesses in Colorado. Hosted by Startup Colorado and held at Steel Horse, a privately owned mountain-view property on 17.5 peaceful acres […]